3963 E Smith Rd, Bay City, MI 48706 Property Records

Bay County property record for 3963 E Smith Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,799 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$167,900 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$2,544 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN010-L13-000-915-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-L13-000-915-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,830 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,446 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area8,799 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 80 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address3963 E SMITH RD
CityBAY CITY
StateMI
Zip48706-1744
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal DescriptionLOTS 915 & 916. LAGOON BEACH 3RD ADD.
Legal SubdivisionLAGOON BEACH THIRD ADDITION
Legal Lot Number915-916
JurisdictionBAY MI
Township / Civil DivisionBANGOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract285900

Owner

Source: Bay County records, as of May 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3963 E SMITH RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 17, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ACADEMY MTG
Oct 7, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202113341
Prior Transfer DateAug 16, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000013709
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBAY MI
Recording DateAug 3, 2021
Property Address3963 E SMITH RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744
Document Number202113341
Map ReferenceLB 4 PG 67
Instrument DateJul 30, 2021
Instrument202113341
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,444.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3963 E SMITH RD, 3963, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1002 MAHAFFEY AVE, ROCHESTER, MI 48307-1528

Mortgage

Document Number202113342
DateAug 3, 2021
Instrument202113342
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2036

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBAY MI
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address3963 E SMITH RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744
Document Number0000016515
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument16515
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$963.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3439 GARFIELD RD AUBURN MI 486119715, AUBURN, MI 48611-9715

Mortgage

Document Number16516
DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument16516
Lender
NameACADEMY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDRAPER, UT 84020
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 16, 2050

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBAY MI
Recording DateOct 7, 2019
Property Address3963 E SMITH RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744
Document Number0000013709
Instrument DateAug 16, 2019
Instrument13709
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3963 E SMITH RD BAY CITY MI 487061744, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1744

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bay County assessment roll, as of May 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBay County
County SubdivisionBangor Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBangor Township Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,544.00 (+21.03%) Homeowner's exemption$81,750 (+28.74%)$163,500 (+28.74%)
2023$63,500$127,000
2022$2,102.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation584.0 ft
CoastalYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 20 policies
Nearby Flood Policies20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1983–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 8
Most Recent ClaimJun 2017 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jun 2017 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF BAY CITY
serves 32,255 people · EPA ID MI0000470
Water SourcePurchased surface water from BAY AREA WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2024
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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